DJI
Osmo Pocket 4P
Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.
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Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 4P is 4.7 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
Z9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 × 63 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 116mm narrower and 27mm thinner than Z9 but it is also 10mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 930 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 4P: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4P
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
230 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 64 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z9 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z9 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Pocket 4P
Pros
- ✓Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
- ✓4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
- ✓37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
- ✓103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed dual-lens system
- –Price not yet listed on DJI specs page
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo Pocket 4P or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z9?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z9?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 930 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z9 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z9 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. Z9: Yes.
How much does the Z9 cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.